What now for the Pro-Life Movement?
It is anticipated that the United States Supreme Court will soon overturn Roe v. Wade. This has always been an ultimate goal of the pro-life movement.
It is well-documented that ending access to abortion will most impact poor women, and particularly poor women of color. That said, I wonder what the pro-life movement will now do to support these women.
Will pro-life politicians expand crucial programs for these women, particularly in terms of child care, health care and affordable housing?
Will the pro-life churches and religious groups substantially grow their social ministries to support these women?
Will the private religious schools that often sent their students to anti-abortion marches and demonstrations open their doors to serve significantly more economically disadvantaged children of single mothers?
I do wonder if pro-life activists will now just pack up their placards and bullhorns and go home, thinking that their mission has been accomplished.
In reality, their most important life-affirming mission is just beginning. – Dr. Frank E. Morgan, Henrico
Found stories ‘uplifting’
I wanted to commend you and your staff on the April 4, 2022, edition of The Catholic Virginian.
I found the stories on the Statue of St. Joseph, the Casa Alma and the Lenten service by the VCU and ODU campus ministries very uplifting and encouraging.
It reminded me of the words of St. Paul in the letter to Titus: “I want you to insist on these points, that those who have believed in God be careful to devote themselves to good works; these are excellent and beneficial to others” (3:8). – Marc Montalbine, Richmond